The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 21,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1471
1808
2037
1491
1799
2027
1808 mm
Width
1799 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1471 mm
Height
1491 mm
2641
4295
2620
4255
4295 mm
Length
4255 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
16.05 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BZ
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
163 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
380 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8.98 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
665 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
